Table 2.
Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 positive cases in the male population of the Veneto Region, concerning cancer patients
| Exposed population | SARS-CoV-2-positive | OR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total male population | 2 399 783a | 4532 (0.2%) | — |
| Prevalent cancer patients | 127 368b | 430 (0.3%) | 1.79 (1.62–1.98) P < 0.0001 |
Data from the total male population were considered as the reference for OR calculation.
CI, confidence interval; OR, odds ratio; SARS-CoV-2, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.
a
Male resident population in the Veneto region as of January 1st, 2019 (source: National Health Statistics Institute).
b
As of January 1st, 2016 (source: Veneto Tumor Registry. Available at https://gecoopendata.registrotumoriveneto.it/prevalenza.php?lang=EN).